Senior Substation Design Engineer

Works Programme is a key group within the core operational groups here at WEL. As a group we always aim to deliver work within targeted times, meet and exceed customer expectations and adapt to shifting demands and requirements. These goals are being challenged through a significant and positive change in the growth of Hamilton City and Waikato.

About the role

As a Senior Substation Design Engineer, you will be a key contributor to our electricity supply infrastructure by delivering safe and cost effective, conceptual and detailed design solutions. Meeting quality, operational and commercial requirements while also satisfying a variety of customers.

Collaboration with Project Managers, Planners/Estimators and others across the business will help ensure your designs are professional and well considered to protect our network assets. Safety in Design principles will be embedded into your high quality designs. With your peers, you will utilise standard technical tools and processes, assist with the maintenance and improvement and address issues timely.

About you

• Recognised BE Electrical or equivalent degree
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience in the construction or design of electricity network infrastructure – substation design experience would be an advantage
• A proven commitment to safety in your work
• Advanced knowledge in Safety in Design and delivery principles for distribution networks

Best-in-class benefits

You’ll benefit from a powerful package of benefits at WEL:

• Medical, life, and income protection insurance
• Flexible working options - including flexible working hours, ability to purchase additional annual leave, up to 2 days per week working from home, and more
• Ongoing career development
• Relocation costs and 
• Most important of all, an excellent salary package

We are committed to making sure our people go home safe every day, and with a drug and alcohol-free worksite we will require you to undertake testing as part of your pre-employment health assessment as well as participating in our annual health assessment programme.

About WEL Networks

WEL Networks is unique. We’ve been serving the Waikato for over 100 years, distributing electricity from the national grid so we can power over 100,000 homes and businesses.

With around 320 employees, we’re proudly based in Hamilton and are owned by the community we work for. We play an important role in the region's economic and social development by identifying and investing in new technologies to future-proof our region – and keep our communities flourishing. Our vision is bold. And our ambition even stronger, especially as we diversify from traditional ‘poles and lines’ to an innovative and sustainable business.

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We actively value diversity and inclusion, and we encourage you to be the 'real you' in your application. Check out the position description and apply online with your cover letter and CV. We can't wait to hear from you!

Applications will be screened as they arrive, and we may move quickly to interview.